Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Incident Report Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:52 2018-0009378 -000 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Basic “Alarm Date and Time 20:17:57 Thursday, March 22, 2018 Arrival Time Controlled Date and Time Last Unit Cleared Date and Time 20:21:28 03:22:39 Friday, March 23, 2018 Response Time 0:03:31 Priority Response Yes Fire Department Station o1 Shift B Incident Type 111 - Building fire Aid Given or Received N-None ‘Action Taken 1 11 - Extinguishment Casualties No EMS Provided Yes Apparatus - Suppression n Personnel - Suppression Personne! 28 Property Loss $120,000.00 Contents Loss $35,000.00 Property Value $120,000.00 Contents Value $85,000.00 Detector Alerted occupants 2 Property Use 419-1 or? family dwelling Location Type Address Address 624 EUREKA AVE City, State Zip Reno, NV 89501 District 1 Directions 624 EUREKA AV Situation Thitial Dispatch Code ‘STRUZ Final Dispatch Code STRU2 Fire ‘Structure Type ‘Number of Residential Area of Origin ‘Heat Source Item First Ignited ‘Type of Material Cause of Ignition Contribution To Ignition 1 T- Enclosed building 1 62 - Heating room or area, water heater area 11 - Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment 17- Structural member or framing 63 - Sawn wood, including all finished lumber 3 - Failure of equipment or heat source 23 ~ Leak or break Human Factors None Equipment Type 132 - Furnace, central heating unit Equipment Brand Guardian Equipment Power 21 - Natural gas or other lighter than air gas Equipment Portability 2 Stationary Page | of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:52Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 778-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Structure ‘Siatus Floor of Origin Origin Below Grade Stories Above Grade Stories Below Grade Total Square Feet read Stories with Extreme Damage Item Contributing To Spread ‘Type of Material Contributing To 2 Tn normal use 1 Yes 1 It 1000 3 - Confined to floor of origin 1 17- Structural member or framing 63 - Sawn wood, including all finished lumber Detector Presence 3 AES Presence 3 Apparatus - Et ‘Apparatus 1D Ei Response Time 0:03:31 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route to scene date and time Apparatus Arrival Date and Time Apparatus Clear Date and Time 20:17:57 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:19:15 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:21:28 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 03:22:39 Friday, March 23, 2018 Apparatus priority response Yes Number of People 4 ‘Apparatus Use 1 “Apparatus Type 11 - Engine Personnel 1 6329 - LIEBERMAN, foshua Position: CAPT Personnel 2 12273 - GERBATZ, John Position: FEO Personnel 3 14502 - FRENCH, Jesse Position: Personnel 4 14906 - DRURY, MARK Position: FF ‘Apparatus - SQ1 “Apparatus ID Response Time Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route to scene date and time Apparatus Arrival Date and Time ‘Apparatus Clear Date and Time Apparatus priority response Number of People Apparatus Use Apparatus Type Personnel 1 20:17:57 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:19:04 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:21:28 Thursday, March 22, 2018 22:01:50 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 Yes 2 1 60 - Support apparatus, other 5592 - GRADY, Shawn Position: FEO Page 2 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Apparatus - SQL Personnel 2 14378 - WORSNOP, Jellrey Position: FF Apparatus - TL ‘Apparatus 1D TI Response Time 0:04:23 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route to scene date and time “Apparatus Arrival Date and Time ‘Apparatus Clear Date and Time ‘Apparatus priority response Number of People Apparatus Use 20:17:57 ‘Thursday, Mareh 22, 2018 20:19:12 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:22:20 Thursday, March 22, 2018 22:05:52 Thursday, March 22, 2018 Yes 4 1 Apparatus Type 12 Truck or aerial Personnel | 1646 - HAMILTON, Mark Position: FEO Personnel 2 8945 - MOBERLY, Jonathan Position: FF Personnel 3 9415 - GARMAN, Greg Position: CAPT Personnel 4 12278 - SMITH, LAWRENCE Position: FF “Apparatus - E2 “Apparatus 1D ED Response Time 0:04:34 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time 20:17:57 Thursday, March 22, 2018 En route to scene date and time Apparatus Arrival Date and Time “Apparatus Clear Date and Time Apparatus priority response 20:19:32 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:22:31 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:58:36 Thursday, March 22, 2018 Yes Number of People 4 Apparatus Use 1 Apparatus Type 11 -Engine Personnel 1 7649 - JOHNSON, Greg P Position: CAPT Personnel 2 9435 - BRIANT, Peter Position: FF Personnel 3 10945 - BRIN, Marshall Position: FEO. Personnel 4 14903 - CARGILE, THOMAS Position: FF ‘Apparatus - TRG2 ‘Apparatus ID TRG? Response Time 0:07:53 Page 3 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 Number of Pages: 16 Apparatus - TRG2 “Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route fo scene date and time Apparatus Arrival Date and Time Apparatus Clear Date and Time Apparatus priority response ‘Number of People 20:17:57 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:20:02 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:25:50 Thursday, March 22, 2018 21:48:24 Thursday, March 22, 2018 Yes 1 Apparatus Use 1 “Apparatus Type 60 - Support apparatus, other Personnel 1 4581 - HARDY, Owen T Position: CAPT ‘Apparatus - BAT1 ‘Apparatus ID BATI Response Time 0:08:31 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route to scene date and time Apparatus Arrival Date and Time Apparatus Clear Date and Time “Apparatus priority response ‘Number of People 20:17:57 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:18:54 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:26:28 Thursday, March 22, 2018 01:39:06 Friday, March 23, 2018 Yes 1 Apparatus Use 1 Apparatus Type 92 - Chief officer ear Personnel 1 1582 - PILCHER, Mike Position: BC “Apparatus - E10 “Apparatus 1D EI0 Response Time o:11:27 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route to scene date and time Apparatus Arrival Date and Time Apparatus Clear Date and Time ‘Apparatus priority response Number of People Apparatus Use Apparatus Type Pergonnel 1 Personnel 2 Personnel 3 Personnel 4 Personnel $ 20:17:57 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:19:57 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:29:24 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:58:56 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 Yes 5 1 11 - Engine 6958 - SNYDER, Gary Position: FEO 8955 - ALT, Trevor Position: FF 8957 - YABU, Steve Position: FF 8272 - CANADAY, Richard Position: FEO 14501 - FERNANDEZ, Brandon Position: FF Page 4 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 ‘Apparatus - BAT2 ‘Apparatus ID Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route to scene date and time Apparatus Arrival Date and Time Apparatus Clear Date and Time Apparatus priority response Number of People BAT2 20:34:06 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:34:06 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:34:06 Thursday, March 22, 2018 21:14:48 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 Yes 1 ‘Apparatus Use 1 ‘Apparatus Type 92 Chief officer car Personnel 1 5801 - CASOS, Robert C Position: BC Apparatus - E21 ‘Apparatus ID Fai Response Time Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route to scene date and time Apparatus Arrival Date and Time Apparatus Clear Date and Time 08:03 20:28:04 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:29:45 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:36:07 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 21:55:03 Thursday, March 22, 2018 Apparatus priority response Yes Number of People 4 Apparatus Use 1 Apparatus Type 11 - Engine Personnel 1 6564 SIEBERT, Steve A Position: CAPT Personnel 2 7921 - MARVEL, Jody Position: FF Personnel 3 9838 - ERICKSON, Matthew Position: FEO Personnel 4 14911 -KECKLEY, PAUL D Position: FF Apparatus - R7 ‘Apparatus 1D RT Response Time o-t41 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route to scene date and time ‘Apparatus Arrival Date and Time Apparatus Clear Date and Time Apparatus priority response Number of People Apparatus Use Apparatus Action Taken 1 Apparatus Action Taken 2 Apparatus Action Taken 3 Apparatus Action Taken 4 20:28:04 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:29:36 Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:39:45 Thursday, March 22, 2018 22:30:02 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 Yes 2 1 92- Standby 53 - Evacuate area 42 - Hazmat detection, monitoring, sampling, & analysis 30 - Emergency medical services, other Page 5 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRSTST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Incident Report Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 2018-0009378 -000 ‘Number of Pages: 16 ‘Apparatus - R7 “Apparatus Type 76- ALS wnit Personnel 1 (6970 - GRAVES, Christopher Position: CAPT Personnel Action Taken I: $3 - Evacuate area Personnel Action Taken 2: 42 - Hazmat detection, monitoring, sampling, & analysis Personnel 2 9840 - KOCHERGIN, John Position: FEO Personnel Action Taken 1: 30 - Emergency medical services, other Personnel Action Taken 2: 53 ~ Evacuate area Personnel Action Taken 3: 58 - Operate apparatus or vehicle Apparatus - AIR ‘Apparatus ID AIR Response Time 0:36:57 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time En route to scene date and time Apparatus Arrival Date and Time “Apparatus Clear Date and Time 20:33:24 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 20:33:24 Thursday, March 22, 2018 21:10:21 Thursday, March 22, 2018 21:51:32 Thursday, March 22, 2018 Apparatus priority response Yes ‘Apparatus Use 1 Apparatus Type 62 Light and air unit Authority Reported By 3955 - ALT, Trevor 19:28:05 Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Officer tn Charge * Reviewer * Narratives Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date Author ‘Author Rank: Author Assignment Narrative Text BATI Incident 16:35:26 Friday, March 23, 2018 1582 - PILCHER, Mike BC 1 BAT assumed CMD from E1 on a single story residence which experienced an explosion in the basement. Occupants evacuated PTA , initially assessed by incoming crews and assessed again inside REMSA unit 35. Occupants not injured and refused further Tx/Transport. Working Notes requested and received. Clear Objectives and Tactical assignments made by El PTA. BATI continued with organizing incident into ATK, ‘VENT, SEARCH, SAFETY and RITT. CMD Unified with RPD to provide perimeter control, evacuations and accountability. H20 supply not needed as explosion not followed by large fire, only minor extension held in check by tank water. E2 was released. Priorities set and secured included welfare of occupants and immediate interview by RPD to rule out Page 6 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 Number of Pages: 16 Narratives Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date Author ‘Author Rank Author Assignment Narrative Text Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date Author ‘Author Rank Author Assignment Narrative Text possible threats against occupants and secondary devices. Building Dept, RTC , REDx ‘and Chaplain requested and received, BAT! coordinated benchmark objectives and safety at involved structure. Evacuation of West and East residences along 600-700 block of Eureka Ave initiated when NVE determined that underground natural gas leak in stroet ‘was possible cause of explosion in basement of 624, Chaplain created list of occupants displaced and needing accomodations and working with REDX. West side of street surveyed and residents allowed to return with NVE escort who provided/ensured pilot re-lighting if necessary. Eastside of strect-same approach except for damaged unit and and 2 adjacent units needing further surveying as continuous street /line access and repair ‘occurred. Scene left in care of NVE who controlled ingress and egress along Eureka from 7th to 6th street. RPD released. RTC bus released as all occupants either returned to homes or chose alternate housing. Building Dept red tagged damaged unit. E10 Incident 21:46:13 ‘Thursday, March 22, 2018 8272 - CANADAY, Richard FF 1 E10 crew arrived on scene and were given the assignment of making sure the occupants of the involved structure were cleared medically. E10 crew took an unidentified male and female over to the REMSA ambulance on scene. The occupants were placed in the back of the ambulance for evaluation There was some concer about the origin of the explosion inside of the structure. T asked the unidentified male what happened. He said that he heard a "whoosh" coming from below him, in the basement area of his house, then heard a loud explosion and felt a rush of air. He stated that the only thing in the basement was a gas furnace, an electric water heater and some personal items, He also told me thatthe gas lines in the neighborhood had been replaced approximately 2 weeks prior. E10 crew was then fold to monitor the AB comer of the structure, checking for any ‘weaknesses in the structure that might indicate further damage to the structure or injure personnel on scene, A short time later, E10 crew was released by Battalion 1 without incident. FF/AC Trevor Alt EI Incident 21:51:04 Friday, March 23, 2018 6329 - LIEBERMAN, Joshua CAPT 1 At 2017 hours on Thursday March 22, 2018 we were dispatched to a building fire, Eleven units were assigned to this incident. Twenty-eight personnel responded. We arrived on scene at 2021 hours and cleared at 0322 hours, The incident occurred at 624 EUREKA Page 7 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Narratives Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date “Ave, Reno in District 01. The local station i O1. The general description of this property is 1 or 2 family dwelling. The primary task(s) performed at the scene by responding personnel was extinguishment. No mutual/automatic aid was given or received, ‘The involved structure is described as an enclosed building. The building was occupied and operating. "Heating room or area" best describes the primary use of the room or space ‘where the fire originated. This building has one story above ground. The fire occurred on the first floor below grade . The fire was confined to the floor of origin. “Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment" best describes the heat source that caused the ignition, The cause of ignition was unintentional, The material first ignited was "sawn wood", The use, or purpose of the material that was frst ignited was "structural member or framing" "Are, spark from operating equipment" contributed to the ignition of the fire, ‘The material contributing most to flame spread was "sawn wood". The use, or purpose of the contributing material was "structural member or framing", The estimated property loss on this incident was $120,000. The estimated content loss was $85,000. The estimated property value was $120,000. The estimated content value was 85,000, El arrived on scene, gave size up, and established Eureka Command. E1 found a single story brick, single family dwelling with very ight gray smoke coming from the eves of the Delta side of the structure, EI also found extensive damage to the window on the Alpha side of the structure which indicated the possibility of an explosion. The 2 residents of the sturcture were outside on the lawn, El crew asked if they needed medical attention or if anyone else was in the structure and the response was no to both. El assigned SQI to primary survey, TI to vent group and to prepare for topside ventilation, and E2 for water supply, El crew pulled an | 3/4" attack line to the front door on the alpha side. E1 ‘operator secured both gas and electric utilities. E] assigned E10 to medical to check on the residents that were inside the structure when the explosion occured. Batt | arrived on scene and assumed Command. Fl was assigned fire attack. El entered the structure and right away determined that a large explosion had occured due to the obvious damage to the siructure. No fire was found on the first floor or in the atic. SQI made access to the ‘basement and found the furnace with a small amount of fire in the ceiling of the basement! floor joist ofthe first floor. E1 coordinated with T! for salvage in the basement duc to Some very expensive musical equipment. E1 crew then brought the live line in to the ‘basement and extinguished the small amount of fire. E1 declared loss stop for Command. 1 was then involved with evacuating the remaining residences on the block once NVenergy determined that there was a substantial gas leak outside of the structure in the street. El remained on scene for several hours to provide fire protection for the NVenergy crews during their operations. E1 was released by Command and returned available status, ‘Alarm number 0009378 has been assigned to this incident. E2 Incident 22:05:24 Thursday, March 22, 2018, Page 8 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRSTST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Incident Report Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 2018-0009378 -000 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Narratives ‘Author 7649 - JOHNSON, Greg P Author Rank CAPT Author Assignment 1 Narrative Text Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date Author ‘Author Rank ‘Author Assignment Narrative Text Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date Author Author Rank Author Assignment ‘Narrative Text Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date Author Author Rank Author Assignment Narrative Text 2 staged at the hydrant at 7th and Eureka until released by command, TI Incident 16:46:36 Friday, March 23, 2018 9415 - GARMAN, Greg CAPT 1 TI arrived on scene and noticed front wall of house blown out. TI assigned ventilation, TI Iaddered the house and set up for vert. ventilation, Capt. Garman did a 360 and assessed for structure stability and active fire. T1 found no active fire and the building had structure compromise on all sides. LEL of 13 was found in basement and windows opened for ‘ventilation, T1 came off roof and assisted Attack with salvage. Active gas leak was found at the street with LEL of 6 and evacuation was ordered. TI released. Greg Garman 9415 ‘TRG? - 9378 Incident 15:56:56 Friday, March 23, 2018 4581 - HARDY, Owen T CAPT 1 Safety arrived and began 360 of structure. Noted A/B comer had significant damage from appatent explosion, Hazard tape placed around area Joined crews in basement searching for origin, CO levels 40ppm and LEL 30%. Relayed to command. Checked work area for signs of instability and noted no threat. Crews able to ventilate the basement and levels retumed to normal, Assisted crows on first floor checking structural damage and gas levels ‘ok, and no immediate collapse hazard noted. Was advised that major gas leak found in street, assigned evacuations of the block and turning off gas meters and electric, Apparatus ‘moved out of expolsive hazard zone in stret. NVGas had taken over efforts to secure leak and I was released. Qi Company 12:29:53 Monday, March 26, 2018 5592 - GRADY, Shawn FEO 1 SQI aos and was assigned to secure utilities and conduct primary search by command. Gas secured by El operator and electrical at the house shut off by Sql. Both first floor and ‘basement searched with negative humans or animals found. Sql did find light smoke in the ‘basement and charring of the floor joists immediately above the gas furnace and advised ‘command that the point of origin may have been located. Sq! forced a plywood covered ‘window opening in the basement to aid in light smoke ventilation and was then assigned to Page 9 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 ‘Narratives Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date Author “Author Rank Author Assignment Narrative Text Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date Author ‘Author Rank ‘Author Assignment Narrative Text Narrative Name Narrative Type Narrative Date Author ‘assist fire attack group with salvage, working with TT erew to group possessions under salvage covers. Appx 2130 hours Oper Grady completed personnel swap with incoming Acting Operator Livingston, Sq] was then assigned to take gas readings behind the involved structure. 21 Incident 22:08:45 Thursday, March 22, 2018, 6564 - SIEBERT, Steve A CAPT 1 E21 dispatched to structure fire on working fire notification, E21 arrived on scene, checked in with command and assigned to RIT, E21 assembled equipment, surveyed structure and crew placement. E21 staged for RIT assignment. E21 assisted with ‘occupant evacuations surrounding structure involved due to natural gas leak. E21 released by command. E21 secured equipment, completed assignment without incident, available on radio. Siebert - 6564 RI Incident 23:05:49 Thursday, March 22, 2018 6970- GRAVES, Christopher CAPT 1 R7 was assigned Medical/Rehab Group and stood bye soliciting crews for condition and/or complaints. No issues noted. FEO Gerbatz, Capt. Graves and Seibert found odor of gas in front of 624 Eureka. Capt. Graves moniotred with Seas until arrival of NVEnergy gas personnel who were then notified ofthe odor of gas. NVEnergy sampled the area finding high levels of ga in the area of recent gas line work infront of 624 Eureka. Sampling led to finding excessive amounts of gas in 614 Eurcka. An evacuation plan Was made to evacuate first the eastside of Eurcka, then based on gas monitoring it was decided to evacuate the westside. Gas and electric were secured at 614, 604, 624 1/2, 603, 611 Eureka by R7, An accountability of evacuated residents was maintained and transfered to Chaplain Arvin to coordinste with the Red Cross. R7 assisted the resident of 624 Eureka securing some items from her vehicle. No reported injuries or complaints, and no thresholds for medical monitoring of incident personnel were incurred, REMSA 35 was assigned to Medical/Rchab group and assess and released the occupants of 624 Eureka, and an assessment and transport requested forthe occupant of 624 1/2 Eureka by REMSA 35. R7 was released. There were no reported personnel exposures, injures, or property damage s a result ofthis response BAT2 Incident 18:08:08 Friday, March 23, 2018 ‘5801 - CASOS, Robert C Page 10 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Narratives ‘Author Rank ‘Author Assignment Narrative Text Narrative Name Narrative Type Author Narrative Name Narrative Type ‘Narrative Date ‘Author ‘Author Rank Author Assignment Narrative Text BC 1 BAT? responded to working fire notifications after an explosion in an SFR in District 1 BAT was in command with all units committed to assignments, On arrival, I reported to Command and provided information to the media, public and assisting agencies. BAT2 cleared at 2115 hours. AIR - Required Incident Investigation Incident 15:52:28 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 5914-ONEAL, Jason M FP2 3 SITUATION (Identify the problem) I, Jason O'NEAL, fire investigator, was dispatched via working fire page to investigate an incident at 624 Eureka Avenue, a single story single family dwelling with a fall basement. INCIDENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA COLLECTION (Define the problem and collect, data) Upon arrival I met with Battalion Chief PILCHER, the incident commander. PILCHER said the involved single family dwelling appeared to have been subject to an explosion, He said there were two occupants inside when the event occurred. He said he didnt think either of the occupants was injured, but they were being sheltered in a REMSA ambulance 1 interviewed Captain LIEBERMAN of Engine One. LIEBERMAN said when Engine ‘One arrived on scene they saw damage to the structure in the form of cracked walls and separation between the walls and roof. He said the crew extinguished a limited fire in the ‘wooden structure of the basement ceiling. LIEBERMAN said Operator GERBATZ of Engine One smelled natural gas in the area where Engine One was parked which was on Eureka Street immediately infront of 624 Eureka Avenue. interviewed the occupants who were home at the time of the incident, James JAHN and Cheryl BAWDEN. The third resident of the home, Colleen BAWDEN, was not home at the time of the incident but had since retuned, IAHN and Cheryl BAWDEN said they were both inside the home on the ground floor when they heard a loud whoosh sound that lasted for approximately eight to ten seconds ‘They said the whoosh sound culminated in a Loud explosion like a bomb noise followed by smoke and a brown haze throughout the ground floor. ‘The residents said they did not smell anything unusual, and there were no electrical issues Page 11 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Narratives prior (o the explosion. JAFIN said the only smoking in the house was his occasional use of ‘marijuana with a pipe, but he said he was not smoking at the time the explosion occurred. ‘The residents said there were no candles in use, JAHN said the water heater was electric and the natural gas furnace was replaced about a year earlier. He said they kept the fumace heat setting at 67 degrecs all the time. He said crews had been replacing the natural gas lines in the street recently and a new natural gas Tine and meter had been run to the house about two weeks prior to the incident {also interviewed the owner of the property, George POSTROZNY. POSTROZNY confirmed the furnace had been replaced about a year ago, I saw lines of recently patched pavement running down the street and off to the houses indicating recent utility work under the street. 1 also saw some heavy equipment labeled "Arizona Pipeline Co." 1 was told by some residents ofthe area that Arizona Pipeline had been replacing gas lincs inthe area. had to interrupt my initial investigation, as the area was evacuated duc to the presence of natural gas concentrations in the area. ‘The morning after the incident I returned to the scene where I found two representatives of Arizona Pipeline. One of the representatives, Glen GRAY, confirmed the company had bbeen working on the natural gas lines in the area, He said they/d last worked there about a ‘month ago. He said Arizona Pipeline was replacing the mains, then NV Energy would do the "tic ins," then Arizona Pipeline would backfill the trenches, ‘While I was on scene NV Energy employees, including Scott HILDEBRAND, who was ‘my main point of contact, were making markings on the ground in different areas along the street. They explained to me the markings indicated points where they took natural gas, concentration measurements in the ground, There were various measurement points and ‘numbers along the street. The highest measurement I saw was 98. The 98 measurement and a 97 measurement nearby were in the street near some of the freshly patched areas of pavement directly across from the southwest corner of 624 Eureka Avenue. ‘When I retumed the following momning I met with another NV Energy representative, Jay WIGGINS. WIGGINS confirmed NV Energy had conducted a pressure test of the residence side of the natural gas piping. He said the test showed no leakage on the residence side. 1 also noticed an excavation in the street directly between 624 Eureka Avenue and the single family dwelling immediately south of it. NV Energy employees had removed a riser of piping from the natural gas main in that location. ‘The removed section of piping which connected to the service line serving the two houses was bent slightly off of 90 degrees at a 90 degros fitting transitioning from the riser to the horizontal service line. Where the piping was bent at the connection there was a small visible separation “where the pipe was broken immediately adjacent to the 90 degree fitting. AREA OF ORIGIN, DATA ANALYSIS AND HYPOTHESES: Page 12 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRSTST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Narratives ‘The damage I saw was limited to the structure of the single family dwelling at 624 Eureka Avenue, ‘The exterior of the structure was subject to visible damage consistent with an explosion on the north, south and west sides. Damage to the north and south sides consisted of bricks pushed out of place and walls which appeared to be shifted slightly outward from bottom oop. The most significant damage to the exterior was around the upper portion of the walls and roof around the northwest comer. At that location the walls and roof were separated from each other, the window was pushed out of the wall around the upper left corner and portions of the wall were blown outward above and below the window. All of this damage became gradually heavier moving from the bottom to the top of the structure. This pattern of damage was consistent with an explosion of lighter than air gas such as natural gas. The interior of the structure was subject to cracked walls throughout much of the ground, floor. This eracking of the walls was consistent with the exterior damage, as it grew ‘gradually heavier radiating toward the northwest comer. [noted that the bedroom in the northwest corner of the ground floor had a floor mounted heating vent along the west wall ‘near where the heaviest damage was in the northwest corner. The cracking of the walls involved the corners of some rooms where the walls met, but the majority of the cracking, ‘was atthe junction of the walls and the ceiling which was consistent with a lighter than air gas explosion. ‘The structural damage I observed in the basement consisted of a horizontal crack along the north wall. [also saw ductwork attached to the furnace was caved in which could have ‘been caused by negative pressure within the duct or positive pressure from outside the duct. ‘The basement was the only area within the house where I observed fire damage. Fire damage within the basement consisted of melting/charring of black insulation on piping nar the ceiling throughout the basement. ‘Two posters hung on the south wall were subject to charring. ‘The most significant charring was to the floor/ceiling joists between the basement and ‘ground floor. Charring of the flooriceiling joists was heaviest surrounding the furnace. ‘There was also a packet with some paper documentation attached to the duet coming from the north side of the furnace approximately two to three feet above the floor. This documentation packet was heavily charred and represented the lowest level of direct fire damage within the structure. CONCLUSION (Final Hypothesis) The observations of the occupants of the home and the patterns of damage indicate an explosion involving a lighter than air gas. Testing by NV Energy employees confirmed there was no leskage from within the home, but there was gas leaking underground in the Page 13 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 18 Narratives ‘area of the connection between the gas main and the service line to the home. There was also a slightly bent and broken section of piping recovered from that area. Based on this data T concluded there was natural gas leak that allowed natural gas to leak into and accumulate within the structure to an explosive concentration. Based on the fire damage within the structure immediately surrounding the furnace in the basement I concluded the explosive concentration of natural gas was most likely ignited by the pilot light of the furnace. PHOTO LOG: 1. Address 2. Northwest corner exterior 3. Front of house 4. Front of house 5. Patched pavement in front of house 6, 98 natural gas test marking on street in front of house 7. 98 natural gas test marking on street in front of house 8, 98 natural gas test marking on street in front of house 9. Broken pipe fiom service lateral 10, Broken pipe from service lateral 11, Broken pipe from service lateral 12, Service lateral pipe 13, Service lateral pipe 14, Service lateral pipe 90 degree fitting 15, Service lateral pipe 90 degree fitting 16. Service lateral pipe 90 degree fitting 17. Service lateral pipe 90 degree fiting 18. Connection point from natural gas main to service lateral 19, Connection point from natural gas main to service lateral 20. Connection point from natural gas main to service lateral 21. Location of service lateral conneetion point in reference to structures 22, Comparison service lateral connection 23. Location of comparison service lateral connection, 24, Displaced window of northwest bedroom 25, Separated wall and roof at northwest corner 26, Displaced bricks and window at northwest comer 27, Front porch column separation from roof 28, Separation of roof and wall near front door 29, Separation of roof and wall near front door 30, Ceiling/wall separation at southwest corner of living room 31. Ceiling/wall separation at southwest corner of living room 432. Ceiling/wall separation south wall of living room 433. Ceiling/wall separation south wall and southeast comer of tiving room 34, Ceiling/wall separation south wall and southeast corner of living room. 35. Wall crack west wall of northwest bedroom 36, Wall crack west wall of northwest bedroom Page 14 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 775-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Narratives 37. 38, 39. 40, 41 42 43. 45. 46. 47. 48, 49. 50. sl 52, 53, 54. 55, 56, 37 58. 59, 60. 6. 2 6 64, 65 66. 67. 68 69. 70. tub 1 n, 7B, 74, 75 76, 71. 78, 79. 80. 8h |. Wall separ ‘Damage to northwest comer of northwest bedroom Damage to northwest comer of northwest bedroom Ceiting/wall separation north wall of northwest bedroom Ceiling/wall separation north wall of bataroom Ciling/wall separation north wall of bathroom Debris on floor of bathroom ‘Wall separation in northeast comer of bathroom jon in northeast comer of bathroom Citing/wall separation in northeast bedroom Ceiting/wall separation in northeast bedroom Unclear/unidentified photo Melting of black insulation on pipes in basement Unidentified piping in basement Charred posters on south wall of basement Furnace and water heater in basement Extension cord plugged into outlet in basement Extension cords and melted pipe insulation in basement Cracking of wall adjacent to window in north wall of basement Charting of documentation on furnace duct, Furnace Cracking of north wall of basement Cracking of north wall of basement Charting of documentation on furnace duct Unidentified piping in basement CCharring of ceiling/floor joist in basement Unidentified piping in basement Piping in basement Water heater ‘Melted insulation on piping in basement Plug and outlet on furnace Dented heating duct on north side of furnace Dented heating duct on north side of furnace Charred documentation from side of furnace Melted insulation on pipe and charred ceiling/floor joists in basement below bathroom Melted insulation on pipe and charred ceiling/floor joists in basement Melted insulation on pipe and charred ceiling/floor joists in basement ‘Charred ceiling/Mloor joist, light fixture and extension cord in basement Dented heating duct from furnace Separated connection of heating duct Interior furnace documentation Wiring inside furnace Blectronies inside furnace Electronics inside furnace Electronics inside farnace Electronics inside furnace Page 15 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53Incident Report 2018-0009378 -000 Reno Fire Department 1 EFIRST ST Reno, NV 89501 778-334-2300 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53 ‘Number of Pages: 16 Narratives ®2, Electronics inside furnace 83, Piping passing through floor from bathtub to basement 84, Piping passing through floor from bathtub to basement 85, West wall of northwest bedroom 86, Floor heating vent adjacent to west wall of northwest bedroom 87, Multi-tap electrical strip adjacent to west wall of northwest bedroom ‘88, Natural gas meter 89. Natural gas meter 90, Natural gas meter and basement window on south side of house 91. Blectrical service drop from power pole 92. Blectrical service drop into weatherhead 93. Main electrical service panel and meters 94, Main electrical service panel and meters, 95, Circuit breakers in main electrical pane! 96, Circuit breakers in main clectrical pane 97. North exterior wall 98, North exterior wall 99, South exterior wall 100. Displaced bricks and roofiwall/column separation at southwest comer End of Report Page 16 of 16 Printed: 04/04/2018 16:09:53